Engineering Manager- Cabinetry

Lifeport•Woodland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today. Position Summary: The Engineering Manager will lead the design and development of aircraft interior cabinetry and galley systems, ensuring that safety, functionality, manufacturability, and certification requirements are met. This role leads the development engineering team and partners with other functions to deliver on time solutions. The ideal candidate has strong technical leadership and experience developing aircraft interiors or complex cabinetry systems from concept through production.

Requirements

Ability to set priorities, track progress, meet deadlines, and multitask
Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
Excellent communication, both written and verbal
Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience in SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM
Advanced knowledge of aerospace materials and standards and fabrication methods of aircraft cabinetry using composite materials
BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with 10+ years’ related experience
4+years’ experience leading teams of design and/or certification engineers and managing engineering projects
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of FAA and MIL testing standards preferred
Experience with FAA and military certification

Responsibilities

Lead department activities to develop new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures while enforcing a positive and professional working environment
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and accountability
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
Establish design strategies that balance safety, weight, functionality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule within a formalized product development process
Ensure designs comply with applicable aviation regulations, customer requirements, and certification standards
Lead technical resolution of design issues, manufacturing challenges, and in-service problems
Collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Certification, Supply Chain, and customers throughout the product lifecycle
Drive design standardization, continuous improvement, and development of innovative interior solutions
Champion engineering processes, tools, and best practices that improve product quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery and provide technical guidance on materials, hardware, structures, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes
Forecast operating costs to facilitate the preparation of the overall department budget.
Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
Ensure correct interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to all engineering activities by the department
Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Forecast capacity and ensure projects are delivered on time for both external and internal customers.
Supervision of staff to include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems
Develop new and review existing policies, procedures, and practices for increased quality and efficiency.